Samsung published a press release on May 10, 2016 that it is officially unveiling it's newest memory card across the globe - the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card. This card raises the bar for capacity and performance thanks to Samsung's advanced V-NAND technology, offering high read and write speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s respectively.

Highest Capacity in its Class

The EVO Plus was developed for use in premium smartphones and tablets, 360-degree video recorders, action cameras and drones. The card has the capability to record up to 12 continuous hours of Ultra HD 4K video or 33 hours of Full HD video without the need to replace the card. Due to its incredible performance, this card can be used in consumer and professional applications such as graphic intensive multimedia, virtual reality, as well as gaming and high resolution video and photography.

Availability

Samsung will offer the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card with a limited 10-year warranty in more than 50 countries, including the USA, Europe, China, and other regions starting in June 2016 for $249.99 (Manufacturer’s suggested retail price).